The Commonwealth Games Federation have announced Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Triathlon, Road Racing/Time Trial Cycling Hockey, Rugby and Cricket have been cut from streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Lawn bowls has avoided the axe from the streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games which has abandoned high-profile sports including the sport that has Bermuda’s Gold Medalist Dame Flora Duffy.
The Scottish organizers have whittled the program back from the 22 which had been planned for Victoria to just 10 sports in the cut-price Glasgow edition, which will be based in just four inner city venues.
In addition to core sports Athletics and Swimming, 3x3 Basketball, Artistic Gymnastics, Boxing, Judo, Netball, Track Cycling and Weightlifting are expected to be included when the program is formally announced.
Victoria held the rights to host the 2026 event but withdrew last year, triggering negotiations with the Commonwealth Games Federation and ultimately leaving the state with a bill of $589m.
Glasgow stepped in this year to host a stripped-down version of the event, saving what started in 1930 as the British Empire Games.
The Victorian government cited escalating expenses of more than $6bn in its decision to pull out, but the Scottish city is expected to be able to host at minimal cost, largely using the compensation paid by the Victorians.
Rather than a traditional athlete village, participants in 2026 will stay in pre-existing accommodation. Venues for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the city will be re-used: Athletics at Scotstoun Stadium, Swimming at Tollcross, Track Cycling at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, and Indoor Sports will be hosted at the SEC.
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